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I love the hustle and bustle of a wedding day. All of it… makeup, hair, shoes, dresses, suits, bow-ties, ties, boutonnieres, corsages, bouquets etc. It’s truly an exciting time. As I am getting to know the bridesmaids I start the capture of the essentials… dress, shoes, jewelry, bouquets and then go down the road that leads me. In this case, the girls were ready and I was just a little bit shocked. I decided to get their photos as Meghan finished up so we went outside and took photos under the “cigar tree”. The history of the Clark home is fascinating likewise the “name” of the tree outside.

Once Meghan was ready to get into her dress it was hustle time and the pace picked up considerably. I quickly took a few photos of her getting dressed, one outside with the girls then I was off to the church as Dr. Clark reminded everyone that it was TIME!!!

From that point on capturing the photos of John and Meghan’s day was just fun. Their family (Meghan’s endless girl cousins with a sprinke of a college friend) and friends (John’s friends from Austin with a spray of in-laws to be) were such a fun bunch to shoot. They provided me with endless smiles throughout the afternoon and evening and welcomed me in to capture it all. The party began after the formalities at the reception venue, Top Of The Town, and continued well into the night.

John and Meghan, thanks so much for letting me tag along for this ride and trusting me with one of the most important days of your young lives. I enjoyed every minute of your fun filled evening and loved capturing the moments that will truly last you a lifetime. May you continue to be blessed in your relationship and your growing family.

The florals throughout the day by Karen’s of Calvert… These colors are just perfect for a fall wedding!

What an honor to be a part of this gorgeous Glenview mansion wedding of Marcellus and Trena. What an absolutely funny and engaging couple these two are. I was lucky enough to be chosen to capture their beautiful wedding, and am so excited to share their wedding with all of you!

With every wedding captured, I find I am constantly reminded of just how fortunate I am to be a photographer. I feel so blessed by each amazing couple I meet, and all the gorgeous venues and portraits I capture. I’m a firm believer that when you truly love what you do, it shows. I hope you will agree…

Upon entering the room, I always start with the dress and basic essentials of the Bride…

The wedding of David and Candice was much anticipated for many. Many months of purposeful planning went into making sure that every detail was deliberate, meaningful and perfect. I love capturing details of the day but as the day unfolds I change focus many times to capture what is needed. In the planning process I get an understanding of what is important to the Bride and Groom and ensure those moments or details are captured so they can look back on it for an eternity with huge smiles on their faces and sometimes tears in their eyes.

David and Candice are a special couple for many reasons but it certainly was my pleasure to capture this day for them as it was a very special day in my heart as well. I did not tell them until later in the prosess of planning that October 14th was my wedding anniversary date. Why would I shoot a wedding on my wedding anniversary? Because capturing the joy, love and laughter of a couples wedding day is such a special undertaking and after getting to know them I, admittedly, was a bit selfish and did not want them to seek another photographer to capture their special day. After speaking to my better half, who agreed, I was all in.

David and Candice… thanks for entrusting me to capture your wedding day. It was nothing short of spectacular and I enjoyed every moment of it. Your friends and family are some of the warmest and friendliest people and I was overjoyed to be a part. May God continue to bless your union and your home. You are officially welcomed into the #whimsy4life family and I look forward to all of your future moments that need to be captured…

The dress always steals the show… but practical shoes steal my heart!

David was surrounded by his brothers on this very special day.

In the meanwhile… makeup and hair artist Davia Low worked her majic on Candice…

Candice was cool and calm with her “girls” and mom surrounding her with pampering and love!

Here comes the Bride …

His face when he sees her for the first time.

Words can not express the vows that were written by these two and read to one another. I was in a Chapel but I have to admit I stopped taking pictures for the second half of his vows and said a little “damn…” when David finished his disertation on his LOVE for Candice! Spectacular….

Presenting… Mr and Mrs Edwards!

Family….

Once in a while life happens before a wedding. In this case she adorned the boot she had to wear with beads and glitter and never missed a beat!

“Should we show the boot…?” Yes, absolutely, because life is real!

Love this!!!

I love sibling photos… Sis was there too!

On to the “just us” photos

These two rocked their engagement shoot earlier this year

and once again rocked this shoot outside the Chapel!

I squealed with delight when the sun hit the trees just so… When I see it, I love it!